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Setting: When and where does this chapter happen?
The chapter takes place in Springfield, Illinois--in a hotel.
Plot: Write a summary (5 to 7 sentences) of what happens in the chapter.
Mrs. G and Jenna have to share a room in a hotel because it's overbooked. Mrs. G has a bad dream. And Jenna shares one of her nightmares with Mrs. G: she dreams that she is going to drown in the shower with bourbon--her father's favorite drink--instead of water. The dream shows that she is afraid of becoming like her father, and she is helpless to help him.
Mrs. G and Jenna start talking about Mrs. G's business. Mrs. G talks about her son and how she used to teach him that quality was important. We find out that the business is in trouble. Her son is trying to take over the company to sell it and get more money for it. Mrs. G is sad about that because she and her husband started the business in Texas.
Characters: What new information do you learn about the main characters (Jenna, Mrs. Gladstone, Alice, Elden, Harry Bender)?
Jenna is afraid of becoming like her father, and she is helpless to help him. Mrs. G is afraid of losing her company. Elden is trying to take over the company; he's probably selfish.
Analysis: Why is this chapter important to the story?
It talks about how Mrs. G thinks about her son and the company--she doesn't want to lose the company. It explains why they are going to Texas--the first store was made.
Setting: When and where does this chapter happen?
The chapter takes place in Springfield, Illinois--in a hotel.
Plot: Write a summary (5 to 7 sentences) of what happens in the chapter.
Mrs. G and Jenna have to share a room in a hotel because it's overbooked. Mrs. G has a bad dream. And Jenna shares one of her nightmares with Mrs. G: she dreams that she is going to drown in the shower with bourbon--her father's favorite drink--instead of water. The dream shows that she is afraid of becoming like her father, and she is helpless to help him.
Mrs. G and Jenna start talking about Mrs. G's business. Mrs. G talks about her son and how she used to teach him that quality was important. We find out that the business is in trouble. Her son is trying to take over the company to sell it and get more money for it. Mrs. G is sad about that because she and her husband started the business in Texas.
Characters: What new information do you learn about the main characters (Jenna, Mrs. Gladstone, Alice, Elden, Harry Bender)?
Jenna is afraid of becoming like her father, and she is helpless to help him. Mrs. G is afraid of losing her company. Elden is trying to take over the company; he's probably selfish.
Analysis: Why is this chapter important to the story?
It talks about how Mrs. G thinks about her son and the company--she doesn't want to lose the company. It explains why they are going to Texas--the first store was made.